In a hung man’s house it is not allowed to talk about rope: feelings expressed by sexually abused adolescents

This study aimed at knowing the feelings experienced by sexually abused adolescents. It is an exploratory-descriptive research of qualitative approach. Data were collected at the Sentinel Program – Reference Center in Attention to Sexual Abuse against Children and Adolescents, in the municipality of...

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Main Authors: Helenira Macêdo Barros, Eliany Nazaré Oliveira, Maria Salete Bessa Jorge, Marcela Almeida Freire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2004-02-01
Series:Rev Rene
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Online Access:https://periodicos.ufc.br/rene/article/view/5575
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Summary:This study aimed at knowing the feelings experienced by sexually abused adolescents. It is an exploratory-descriptive research of qualitative approach. Data were collected at the Sentinel Program – Reference Center in Attention to Sexual Abuse against Children and Adolescents, in the municipality of Sobral-CE, in May 2003. Fifteen adolescents from 11 to 17 years old participated in this study. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview. We noticed feelings of sadness, grief, revolt, revenge and hatred as we inquired the victims of sexual abuse.  
ISSN:1517-3852
2175-6783